Bay Montessori School
SUMMER CAMP
Bay Montessori Summer Camp
Join us at Bay Montessori for a summer of discovery and fun!
We offer ten weeks of camps for ages 2-11yo.
Children will have a chance to grow socially, creatively, and emotionally while exploring our 13-acre campus and splashing in our pool!
We take our learning beyond the classroom and apply it firsthand to the world around us.
General Session Info and Pricing:
Pre-Primary Camps (2yo)
Primary Camps (3-5yo) *child has not completed Kindergarten by June 2024
School Age Camps (5-11yo) *child has completed Kindergarten by June 2024
Pre-Primary camps are 9 am - 12 pm.
Primary camps are 9 am - 12 pm (half day) OR 9 am - 3 pm (full day).
School age camps are 9 am - 3 pm.
Before/aftercare is available.
Please see below for the pricing of sessions and extended care.
General Session Information:
Camps will be closed on 6/19 to observe Juneteenth and 7/4 & 7/5 to observe Independence Day.
Individual swimming lessons will be offered throughout the summer at an extra cost [8 – 25min lessons for $120]. Parents are welcome to watch their child’s swim lesson and gain ideas to implement at home. (Spaces are limited and Pre-Primary will have priority.)
Enrollment:
All current Bay Montessori School (BMS) students are guaranteed space if signed up in March and must complete the Current Bay Montessori Student Summer Enrollment Form.
Non-BMS students must fill out the Non-Bay Montessori Student Summer Enrollment Form. Space will be confirmed starting April 7th. Primary campers and older must be toilet trained.
Cancellation:
Cancellation of a student’s enrollment in summer camp must occur by 3 pm on Monday, two weeks before their camp begins. If not canceled two weeks prior, you will be responsible for payment of the camp.
****Therefore, it is imperative to inform the office by email or Bloomz message of any changes to your Summer Camp schedule as soon as you know.
Summer Camp
Weekly Session Rates
Per Child | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|
School Age (9am-3pm) | $230.00 |
Primary (9am-12pm) | $205.00 |
Primary (9am-3pm) | $270.00 |
Pre-Primary | $210.00 |
Weekly Rate | 8 - 9 am | 12 - 3 pm | 12 - 5 pm | 3 - 5 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
School Age (9am-3pm) | $40.00 | $60.00 | ||
Primary (9am-12pm) | $40.00 | |||
Primary (9am-3pm) | $40.00 | $60.00 | ||
Pre-Primary | $45.00 | $70.00 | $110.00 |
Any family with 2 or more children enrolled for 3 or more camps will receive $10 off each child’s camp session.
Montessori Pre-Primary Camps 6/10 – 8/16 (10 weeks)
Pre-Primary campers will experience a Montessori classroom throughout the summer while participating in other fun activities in the sun!
Nature Walks & Gardening – led by our gardener, Ms. Debra, children will enjoy nature walks among our gardens and the meadow while exploring local plants and creatures. Campers will participate in planting seeds, watering gardens, and harvesting edible treats.
Library & Storytime – children of all ages appreciate being read to! Campers will visit our library at Bay and enjoy story time with our librarian, Ms. Susan. They will also check out books to keep in their classrooms.
Wheel Day – campers are invited to bring a riding toy from home to enjoy riding it in our coned-off parking lot while learning about road safety and listening to some music.
Sprinkler fun/water play – campers will enjoy running around in the sprinklers and splashing with toys at a water table as they develop their fine & gross motor skills and coordination.
Montessori Primary Camps 6/10 – 8/16 (10 weeks)
Primary Campers will join in a variety of interactive activities throughout each week while practicing Montessori practical life in their environments!
Swim Lessons & Sprinkler Fun – campers will receive swimming lessons (2X/wk), gain confidence in the pool, and learn skills they can use throughout the summer. They will also enjoy some free swim time and splash in the sprinklers.
Nature Walks & Gardening – led by our gardener, Ms. Debra, children will enjoy nature walks among our gardens and the meadow while exploring local plants and creatures. Campers will participate in planting seeds, watering gardens, and harvesting edible treats.
Art & STEM – campers will explore a variety of art and building materials to create crafts and structures as they develop their fine & gross motor skills and coordination.
Cooking & Baking – campers will enjoy cooking and baking a variety of treats and snacks using hands-on learning and enjoy tasting them afterwards. Cooking is an exciting and pleasant sensory experience for children which provides avenues for development of math concepts, language, science, and cultural subjects.
Library & Storytime – children of all ages appreciate being read to! Campers will visit our library at Bay and enjoy story time with our librarian, Ms. Susan. They will also check out books to keep in their classrooms.
Wheel Day – campers are invited to bring a riding toy from home to enjoy riding it in our coned-off parking lot while learning about road safety and listening to some music.
Montessori School Age Theme Camps
Along with each Theme Camp, School Age Campers will enjoy some time in the POOL daily! They will learn new skills, play games, and gain confidence in the water as they participate in Swim Lessons & Free Swim every afternoon. They will also practice Montessori Practical Life in their classroom and outdoor environments.
Dates | Theme Camp | Description |
|---|---|---|
06/10/2014 | Music Theory & Rhythm | Campers will make music through interactive activities in a fun and creative environment led by our music teacher, Ms. Emma. They will participate in games and activities that teach theory while experimenting with a variety of musical instruments. Ms. Sheila, from SoMarDrummers, will lead campers in a drum circle as they explore the importance of rhythm. |
06/17/2024 | Art Lab | Imagine and create! Campers will work with a variety of art materials and learn new skills as they create beautiful crafts in a DIY lab led by Ms. Cathy. Papier-mâché, beads and jewels, paints and pencils, clay and much more will be available for kids to explore! |
06/24/2024 | Drama, Unscripted | In this fast-paced camp, campers will play a variety of games to help them practice thinking on their feet. They will work with props, collaboratively tell stories, practice expressing emotions through movement, and more! The week will culminate with an evening of improvisational performance on Friday after camp. |
07/01/2024 | STEM / Jr. Engineers | Campers will learn the basics of engineering and architecture by using different materials to plan and build steady structures. Teachers will lead campers through fun and safe engineering activities and experiments. Parents are invited to come share about their experience in the engineering field! |
07/08/2024 | Bread, Butter, and Jam | Starting with the basics, this camp will cover how to make bread, hand-churned butter, and fresh local jam. Campers will learn what goes into making these pantry staples that they likely eat every day. They will get a hands-on experience in a practical way as they plan, measure, gather, cook, taste, and prepare each component to enjoy together in a celebratory picnic on the last day. |
07/15/2024 | All About Dinosaurs | “Terrible lizard” is what paleontologists (dinosaur detectives) call the beasts from the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous Periods. Come experience digging up bones, excavating eggs and identifying tracks as we explore the world of dinosaurs! This camp will include a visit from My Reptile Guys. |
07/22/2024 | Storytime Fun for Everyone | Campers will enjoy hearing new stories and exploring the ins and outs of telling stories in a class led by our librarian, Ms. Susan. They will learn about the parts that make up a story and work on creating characters, settings, and stories of their own. The Mobile Library will visit Bay this week! |
07/29/2024 | Hometown Heroes | Campers will learn about the importance of community and explore the jobs and skills needed to sustain a successful community. This camp will include several special hero visitors from our local community workers. Parents are also invited to come share about the importance of their jobs! |
08/05/2024 | Recycled Crafts | Let’s put all those recyclable materials to use by creating decorative as well as functional crafts! Campers will explore the possibilities of everyday materials beyond their intended use. They will learn about sustainable resources and gain a sense of pride in being eco-friendly! |
08/12/2024 | Carnival Camp | Come one, come all! Campers will spend the week planning a carnival event that will take place on Friday in our meadow! They will prepare games, design and create tickets, posters and signage, make prizes, twist balloon animals, pop popcorn and make snow cones! |